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Maxo Vanka is ALIVE, and tech savvy
133 years young, the painter known for his murals at Millvale’s Saint Nicholas Croatian Church, Maxo Vanka is alive and well in 2022. He’s also hip to 2022 tech. Though he’s shed his earthly body, his soul can be felt through new works of art and his voice heard through the murals on the church’s walls. The murals, who’s messages ring as true today as they did 85 years ago, were created just before the start of Second World War.
Bushy Run announces new facilitator
The Bushy Run Battlefield Historical Society proudly announces Liz Staab as the new Bushy Run Battlefield Museum Facilitator. Liz Staab grew up in Castle Shannon, PA and currently resides in Brentwood, PA with her grandmother, sister, and dog. She recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in European History.
Latrobe Welcomes Visitors to its 6th Annual Mister Rogers Family Days Event
Beginning Monday, June 6th and running through Saturday, June 11th, Latrobe welcomes visitors and guests of all ages for the 6th annual Mister Rogers Family Days event throughout the downtown area with free parking all week.
9th Annual Lincoln Highway SupperMarket Returns for 2022
The Lincoln Highway Experience’s annual Lincoln Highway SupperMarket is returning to the Route 30-based museum this summer for its ninth year. The popular weekly open-air food festival will take place on 13 Wednesdays from June 1-August 24, 5 – 8 p.m., weather permitting, at the Lincoln Highway Experience’s grounds at 3435 Route 30 East in Latrobe.
PearlDiving Movement Residency
Pearl Diving Movement Residency supports professional artists making multimedia-based work with a movement component by providing rehearsal space, technical support, mentorship, and a stipend during a month-long residency between August 2016 to February 2017.
Art Initiatives Announced for Millvale Music Festival
The Millvale Music Festival announces visual artists and art projects in several locations during its annual event.
From the Mills to the Met: New History Center Exhibition Explores
The Senator John Heinz History Center – the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh – explores the gripping story of a Pittsburgh immigrant who endured poverty, tragedy, and other adversities to become one of the world’s most revered self-taught artists inside its new exhibition, Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman, which opens this Saturday, May 21.
Ambridge Resident Pass and Good Neighbor Pass
The Ambridge Borough Resident Pass program has been renewed for 2022 at Old Economy Village. If you are a resident of the Borough of Ambridge, head on over to Old Economy Village, 270 16th Street, Ambridge and pick up your FREE pass which will gain you access to Old Economy Village for the 2022 season.
Nominate someone you admire for a Carnegie Science Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Carnegie Science Awards, the Science Center’s celebration of innovation genius! Award nominations are open for eight categories, including Most Inspiring Educator, Champion for Sustainability, Champion for STEM Equity and Inclusion, among others.
Westmoreland Museum Director Steps Down
I am writing to let you know that I will be stepping down as The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on July 22, 2022 to become the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Wichita Art Museum.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE AWARDED FOR THEIR ARTISTIC MERITS AT THE PALACE THEATRE
Westmoreland Cultural Trust will continue its tradition of honoring high school seniors from 18 schools across Westmoreland County for excellence in Visual Art, Instrumental Performance, Theatre Performance, and Vocal Performance. Sixty-four awardees were chosen for their artistic merits by faculty and advisors at their respective schools.
Washington County Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
Over the past two years events at the Washington County Frontier History Center has been limited due to the ongoing pandemic. But now it is time to get back to it!
Before we can do that though, there is work to be done. That is where you come in! We are looking for people who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty to volunteer at the Frontier History Center. From replacing aging roof shakes, to trimming up fallen trees, there is work for all ages!
PGH Museums Expands Board, Welcomes New Members
PGH Museums is excited to announce an expansion to its board of directors replacing departing board members Amanda Narcisi and Jeremy Lese and adding an additional two members. The expansion will increase the size of the board from a nine person body to eleven. The move was made to address specific needs of the organization and encourage growth. Please welcome PGH Museums newest board members.
Allegheny County Airport Authority Seeks Arts and Culture Intern
Under the direct supervision of the Arts & Culture Manager, the intern will work to support the Terminal Modernization Program (TMP) team by assisting with research, writing, data collection, and other activities pertaining to the TMP. This internship is a unique opportunity to participate in a wide variety of research and planning projects, and build new connections.
Silver Eye Appoints Interim Director
Silver Eye Center for photography is excited to announce their new Interim Executive Director, Leo Hsu. Leo grew up in Pittsburgh and was deeply influenced by Silver Eye as a teenager experiencing photography. After many years away, he returned to Pittsburgh with his family, where he teaches in the Photography program at Carnegie Mellon University and had served on Silver Eye’s board.
Wozzeck: The Opera That Created a Star
In the spring of 1960, Marilyn Horne was in the throes of a grueling performance schedule in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. She had recently announced her engagement to Henry Lewis and was in the middle of a firestorm of unwanted criticism from friends, family, and colleagues for wanting to marry a Black man. The stress, along with the German climate, resulted in illness.
Greensburg ArtsWalk Returns with Full Schedule of Exhibitions, Activities, and Performances
Westmoreland County’s arts community will be on full display for Greensburg ArtsWalk on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 4 pm as part of an annual celebration of visual and performing art. Downtown Greensburg will play host to artists, musicians, and writers offering live, interactive experiences organized by Westmoreland Cultural Trust, Seton Hill University, and Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
Buhl Planetarium Renovations Near completion + more from Science Center
The final phase of Buhl Planetarium renovations, scheduled to be completed by the end of April, was pushed back due to global supply issues that delayed the delivery of new, spacious seats. Please be patient and know that the current seating is temporary, and capacity is extremely limited until the new seats are delivered.
US Navy Band Sea Chanters Showcases Sailors’ Humanity
The powerful sound of the Battle Hymn of the Republic thundered through the majestic and commodious auditorium of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, as the US Navy Band Sea Chanters closed out their Pittsburgh performance on a nationwide tour. Battle Hymn of the Republic, a song popularized during the American Civil War.
Amanda Narcisi resigns from PGH Museums Board
Occasionally, when you are starting to launch a new project, you get one of those messages that lets you know, ‘hey, I’ve got a great idea’. Early 2019 Amanda Narcisi sent me one of those messages when she texted me that she was learned about a museum project I was working on and that she was interested in getting involved. I remember the instant jolt of excitement that message sent straight to my heart as I realized this thing, PGH Museums, had a chance. I received a similar sensation, yet out of panic this time, when she told me three years later-this winter, she would be resigning from PGH Museums.
Pittsburgh’s public art could be likened to the city’s fingerprint. It is unique, celebratory of local voices, and a testament to its post-industrial landscape.
As public art invites everyone to interact with the creative spirit of Pittsburgh, The (New) Pittsburgh Exposition offers seven public art sites in and around the city that have helped define its civic art scene.